Duke University commenced arbitration and a lawsuit against its quarterback, Darian Mensah, over his entry into the college football portal and potential transfer to the University of Miami. The case raises important issues concerning the enforceability of written contracts, the ability to seek injunctive relief in court in the aid of arbitration, and whether injunctive relief is merited. Rich takes a look at the pleadings and the issues raised by this developing case.

Takeaways

• Importance of Contracts
  
• Challenges of Obtaining Injunctions
  
• Civil Litigation and Arbitration
  

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction
  
• 05:22 Duke University's Lawsuit
  
• 12:07 Duke's Legal Strategy
  
• 17:07 Request for Injunction
  
• 22:41 Arbitration and Confidentiality
  

Keywords

Contract, breach, arbitration, temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, Mensah, Duke, Miami, college football